03 Dec 08 send sms text messaging using a PC
In order to be able to send sms text messaging using a PC or server we need a GSM Modem. The GSM Modem is connected to PC or Server using a serial cable or USB.
Short Message Service (SMS) or Text messaging is a technology that enables users to send and receive text messages via mobile phones. Apart for personal usage, SMS (text messaging) can also be used for business purpose, such as sending products’ promotions to customers, receiving customers’ feedback, informing customers about upcoming events, and even more sophisticated tasks like hosting SMS survey or contest.
In order to perform these business operations, there is a need to have a solution that supports sending/receiving of SMS via computers. Such a solution can be achieved by using a gsm modem that connect to the computer, and a relevant software that can communicate with the gsm modem. To communicate with the gsm modem, one would need to transmit standard AT commands via serial port.
To develop sms text messaging a developer need to understand those AT commands.
We are using a JAVA langguage to develop a custom program / software that will enable you to send sms or text messaging using a pc. But our program is not only allow you to send sms text messaging, but it has more features. We will cover features on other articles.
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